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From Cow’s Milk To Saltwater Oysters: The First People To Dive Into The Unknown

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Published: August 20, 2023 by VPR Producer

Whoever thought, “This white, liquid substance from this animal looks like it is safe enough that I’m going to drink it.” Out of the many items we have today (whether it’s food, drink, or something else) there was a person who first took the risk in trying it themselves. We explore the many firsts throughout history and how key archeological evidence plays a role in accurately telling these narratives.


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  • Cody Cassidy, writer, author, Who Ate The First Oyster? The Extraordinary People Behind the Greatest Firsts in History

Links for more info:

  • Who Ate The First Oyster?
  • History: Who Invented Beer?
  • NPR: Who Ate the First Oyster? Cave May Hold an Answer
Program #: 23-34segment type: Feature StoriesTopics - Archaeology| Culture and the Arts| Food and Nutrition| Food Industry| Health and Medicine| History| Innovation| Invention| TechnologyGuests - Cody CassidyBooks & Publications - Who Ate the First Oyster?Host - Gary PriceProducers - Amirah Zaveri| Jason Dickey| Tabor Brewster
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